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Urine Infection. Taking Antibiotics. Urine Test Shows Pus Cells, RBCs, Epithelial Cells. Cure?

Hello Doctor. A month back i was diagnosed with the urine infection for which i was on medication . 2 days back again i got my urine test done and the results are as follow: PUS CELLS 10-12/HPF, RBC s 2-3/ HPF, CASTS NIL/HPF, CRYSTALS NIL/HPF, EPITHELIAL CELLS 18-20/ HPF, YEASTS ( CANDIDA ) NIL. Kindly advise what does this indicates. thank you
posted on Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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Hi
Thanks for the query.
Presence of pus cells usually indicates UTI.
You need to get urine culture done to confirm this; the results will also guide further appropriate therapy.
For recurrent UTI a longer course of antibiotics may be needed and the treating physician is the best person to decide this. Drinking more fluids helps.
An US may also be done to rule out underlying stones or structural abnormalities.
Good luck.
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Urine Infection. Taking Antibiotics. Urine Test Shows Pus Cells, RBCs, Epithelial Cells. Cure?

Hi Thanks for the query. Presence of pus cells usually indicates UTI. You need to get urine culture done to confirm this; the results will also guide further appropriate therapy. For recurrent UTI a longer course of antibiotics may be needed and the treating physician is the best person to decide this. Drinking more fluids helps. An US may also be done to rule out underlying stones or structural abnormalities. Good luck.